HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-18 RMLD Operating and Capital Budget Subcommittee MinutesMinutes of Capital/Operating Budgets Subcommittee Meeting
RMLD Board of Commissioners
Date May 18, 2005
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Cafeteria-RMLD
Attendees: Mr. Herlihy, Ms. Kearns, Mr. Soli,
Messrs. Cameron, Fournier, Mr. Kazanjian, Ms. O'Leary
Mr. Pacino arrived at 7:15 P.M.
Mr. Hahn arrived at 7:25 P.M.
Meeting started at 7:15 p.m.
Discussion of the Capital Budget continued from the previous subcommittee meeting.
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Mr. Cameron explained the need for the pick-up trucks that were requested under Project 21A. Mr.
Herlihy and Ms. Kearns had no problem with the pick-up trucks; however, they requested the
Department consider purchasing only one Ford Explorer and research purchasing a hybrid vehicle. Mr.
Cameron agreed to research the hybrid vehicle.
Mr. Cameron discussed Project 24, Force Account and Grant Projects. He noted that these projects are
reimbursable. Ms. Kearns questioned if a contractor is used on these projects. Mr. Cameron responded
the RMLD employees usually perform this work. Mr. Soli asked that the unit cost in Item #2 be checked.
Ms. O'Leary stated she would verify the figure.
Mr. Cameron then explained Project 25, Routine Construction. Mr. Herlihy asked if contractors were
used for routine construction. Mr. Cameron responded except for the underground work, RMLD
employees are usually used for routine construction. He noted contractors are mainly used for specific
capital projects.
Ms. Kearns asked if the NSTAR strike could impact the RMLD's use of contractors. Mr. Cameron said
there was no impact.
Ms. Kearns asked what percentage of last year's amount that was spent. Mr. Cameron didn't have the
percentage at hand, and explained that from year-to-year the routine construction comes in at
approximately $1M.
Mr. Hahn arrived.
Mr. Cameron explained the previous discussion on the hybrid vehicles. Mr. Hahn asked what the
vehicles are used for. Mr. Cameron responded the vehicles are pool cars used for pick up of payments,
attend local meetings, travel to conferences, and storm emergencies.
Mr. Herlihy asked about capitalizing or expensing an item. Mr. Cameron stated if we own it, it's
capitalized, if not it is expensed.
Motion by Commissioner Pacino
Recommend the FY 2006 Capital Budget to the RMLD Board of Commissioners in the amount of
$4,291,916.
Seconded by Mr. Herlihy
Vote 2:0
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.